India’s growing electric vehicle market is placing new demands on charging infrastructure, particularly in terms of power availability, charging speeds and reliability, according to Ravindra Mohan, Co-Founder of ChargeZone. He said charging operators must also account for the different requirements of electric cars, buses and trucks.
In a conversation with Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor of Autocar India, Mohan explained how charging infrastructure has evolved from early 30kW chargers to high-power systems of 240kW and above. He said ChargeZone is also looking at providing 120kW charging options at locations serving commercial vehicles, allowing passenger car owners to charge without competing for higher-capacity chargers.
Mohan pointed to delays in securing electricity connections and the challenges of maintaining a reliable power supply, particularly along highways. According to him, even ChargeZone’s best-performing stations typically record utilisation of 25–30%, although electricity connections are assessed against their full sanctioned capacity.
He also called for regulations suited to smaller battery energy storage systems, which could help charging stations manage power interruptions and improve service reliability.
Watch the full conversation for Mohan’s views on India’s evolving charging requirements, infrastructure challenges and the role of energy storage in supporting the next phase of EV adoption.